Posts by Ryan Krauss

In this video, Pastor Ryan describes the Core Values of Paxtonville UMC, as prayerfully identified throughout 2019 and 2020. Core Values are kind of like personality traits for an organization. They can describe both who a group is “deep down,” and who they long to be. And, if you didn’t catch it before, you can watch the video on PUMC’s 2021…

In the video below, Pastor Ryan provides an overview of Paxtonville UMC’s vision for this season of our ministry together. The video was done in one take with a script, so please excuse any errors or distractions. Join us in our journey to Be the Light: Trust, Love, and Serve!

Below is the text of a letter currently being mailed to members and attenders of the Paxtonville United Methodist Church. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dear Friends of Paxtonville United Methodist Church,             I greet you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince…

(Below is the text of a letter sent out to the congregation in April of 2021; if you would like to receive a physical copy of the letter, contact the church office). Dear Members and Friends of Paxtonville United Methodist Church,             Greetings in the name of Almighty God, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy…

Hello! Easter is just around the corner. At PUMC we currently have two worship services scheduled for Easter Sunday: 9:00AM in the Sanctuary and 10:30AM in the Pavilion. The survey below will help us get a sense of who plans to come to which service. This is particularly helpful in case we need to add any additional services to the roster last minute. So please take a few…

Good afternoon friends of Paxtonville United Methodist Church. Please click one of the links provided for an update letter regarding worship and gathering at Paxtonville United Methodist Church. As always, we appreciate your prayers, understanding, and patience as all of these temporary adaptations are made in the life of our church during the pandemic.

After hosting a self-guided Ash Wednesday service to begin Lent, pastor Ryan shares some reflections on the meaning of the season in 2021, as well as some prayer requests from the evening prayer station.